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Budget doorbell camera manufacturer fixes security issues that left users vulnerable to spying
Eken Group has issued a firmware update to resolve major security issues with its doorbell cameras that were uncovered by Consumer Reports. The cameras are sold under the brands Eken, Tuck, Fishbot, Rakeblue, Andoe, Gemee and Luckwolf.
Cheyenne MacDonald04.27.2024
Nest Secure and Dropcam products will stop working in April 2024
Google announced end-of-life dates today for products relying on the Nest app that won’t carry over to the new Google Home. If you own any Nest Secure or Dropcam home-security products, you have a year to use them before they become paperweights.
Will Shanklin04.07.2023
Amazon's Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is now available for $100
It comes with 2,600 lumens of LED lighting and a camera with motion detection and two-way audio.
Mariella Moon01.26.2023
Two people charged with hacking Ring security cameras to livestream swattings
Two people hacked into Yahoo email accounts to access Ring cameras, using them to taunt victims and police after placing bogus emergency calls.
Will Shanklin12.21.2022
Amazon is expanding the Astro's abilities for both home and business
Amazon's Astro robot is getting new skills for both home and business use. Our favorite: pet detection.
Andrew Tarantola09.28.2022
Ring expands end-to-end encryption to its battery-powered devices
Only you will be able to access video and audio recordings if you have the feature enabled.
Kris Holt09.07.2022
Ring is raising the cost of its cheapest subscription by 99 cents a month
Alongside new features and increased video storage, Ring is increasing the cost of its Protect Basic subscription by 99 cents to $3.99 a month.
Sam Rutherford06.02.2022
Arlo's Security System has a keypad you can activate with a tap of your phone
At CES 2022, Arlo introduced a security system that includes an all-in-one multi-sensor with eight monitoring functions.
Igor Bonifacic01.03.2022
Amazon is turning into a personal security company
And that doesn't make me feel safe.
Jessica Conditt09.28.2021
Amazon's Ring has teamed up with over 2,000 police and fire departments
Amazon's Ring has revealed that it partnered with over 2,000 police and fire departments — most of them in the past year.
Jon Fingas01.31.2021
Linksys reveals a WiFi 6E mesh system starting at $450
A single AXE8400 node costs $450 and will cover up to 3,000 square feet.
Kris Holt01.11.2021
Alarm.com's touchless video doorbell is built for the COVID era
Alarm.com claims it has made the first commercially available touchless video doorbell.
Igor Bonifacic01.11.2021
Comcast takes on Ring with its own DIY home security system
Comcast's Self Protection is a DIY home security offering for Xfinity customers.
Devindra Hardawar11.09.2020
Abode opens up pre-orders for its Outdoor Smart Camera
The company is expanding its DIY home security lineup.
Kris Holt10.21.2020
Alexa can bark at intruders from your Echo for $49 per year
Amazon will roll out its Guard Plus service this fall.
Kris Holt09.24.2020
Ring devices will soon work with Lutron's smart lighting systems
You can set your lights to turn on for a while when Ring devices detect movement.
Kris Holt09.04.2020
Google’s Nest devices will be the ‘cornerstone’ of ADT smart home security
Google has announced that it will invest $450 million in security firm ADT, forming a partnership that will allow ADT’s technicians to sell and install Google’s Nest family of products. At the same time, Google’s Nest devices and AI technology will eventually expand ADT’s home security product range and become the “cornerstone of ADT’s smart home offering,” Google wrote.
Steve Dent08.03.2020
Google offers a free Nest Hub to some Aware subscribers
Until July 31st, Google is offering some Nest Aware subscribers in the US a free Nest Hub. Check your email to see if you qualify.
Igor Bonifacic06.03.2020
Google's whole-home Nest Aware subscription is available now
Google's simpler, unified Nest Aware security service is rolling out to users now.
Jon Fingas05.12.2020
Amazon's latest Blink camera costs just $35
Amazon's Blink is known for making affordable, easy-to-install cameras like the XT2. At $35, the Blink Mini is Blink's most affordable product at the moment and a close competitor to devices like the Wyze Cam Pan.
Igor Bonifacic04.02.2020